I'm kind of surprised George didn't introduce the region-limited big pockys. Also I once got a Valentine's day limited pocky in Japan where there's a QR code on the box and a handsome pocky man will talk sweet things to you. Classic Japan Marketing:D
One of the best things about going to Japanese markets is finding out what new import flavors of Pocky they have. I always pick up a box when there's a flavor I haven't seen before.
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If Joe was trying to prove a point by saying that people don’t just eat straight up croutons by themselves, that’s based on a lie. I definitely did a lot of that when I was younger and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it now
Pocky is so good I'm glad it gets a Food wars episode. But I'm sad Joe disrespected the Matcha ones. Totally agree on the cocoa ones but you gotta be careful around them even with body heat.
you know I'm really starting to wonder if matcha tasting like grass is genetic (like the cilantro soap gene) because I personally never understood the grass comparison
I feel like I can get most of the Japan exclusive Pocky locally, like the melty winter cocoa is one of my favorites, but also Seattle has a giant Uwajimaya that tries to carry every Pocky possible so we're kind of lucky there!
Japanese pocky hands down are the best quality pocky. The US ones are similar to the rest of the world where it’s made in Thailand with inferior ingredients and taste horrible, not even real chocolate at all.
@@nahor88 I used to eat the inferior quality pocky until I was in Japan where I bought all the different pocky I can find from donkihote and eat them along the trip, taste so different and good, and a box cost just a dollar there too. Now it’s only Japanese made one or rather not.
The us one are absolutely horrible & extremely unhealthy, did you even watch the whole video? when you see the ingredients comparison, the US ones uses too many Oils, jeez, what a way to develop a fast heart attack No Thanks I will take the Thai over the US any day any time
Oh man, Pocky. My first job out of college was at the ad agency that handled (US) Pocky’s social media! I didn’t work on the account, but my hand made an appearance in one of their Instagram photos 😂 We always had US Pocky, Pretz, and Pejoy in our snack closet. They sent us a big box of the Japanese ones once. I looooved those tiny Japanese Pocky sticks… Y’all should talk about Calbee at some point. They have some interesting product differences between Japan and the US too!
The Almond Crunch Pocky is a favorite of mine and if not available, I go for the Cookies and Cream or good old fashioned Strawberry. The cocoa one is just OK in my book. Pretz pizza is okay, but like Joe said, it's got a weird taste to it. That being said, everytime I go to my local Tokyo Central or Daiso, I'm on the hunt for new flavors I haven't seen before. The banana is a pass. Not so good.
I remember when I first saw them I was like, "what in the world. There is no way anyone would want to eat that." So I tried it because why not. They are so good
I know the feeling I love them then I found out I have non celiac gluten sensitivity and leaky gut. That means no wheat and no chocolate. If they make a GF white chocolate i would be ok cus I can have cocoa butter just no cocoa mass. Here is hoping cheers🥂
It’s funny that you mock the corn pretz but I actually love them! I have stomach problems and can’t eat corn usually but I can eat the corn flavored pretz because they’re not really corn, so they don’t upset my stomach. They’re so yummy! They remind me a lot of like corn pops or another sweet corn cereal from when I was a kid they have a similar flavor profile.
character like Tokyo Gaul really fit with Pocky product... character like Datji design fit perfect I think....it's like multiply the cuteness and it's done...and people cannot question anymore.
wow just wow,Im so glad food insider is posting foody video's again. I thought that maybe the original cast had lost interest in their channel. Cool Pocky Video !
Almond Crush is my favourite. I’m surprised George didn’t have the large variety fruit pack Pocky box, but I did get it in duty free, so maybe exclusive to them.
I realized a fun fact about Pocky: In US, the name "Pocky" means "Male's Crotch" as a slang, so that's why they replaced the name with "Mikado", which is a name of a wood-made stick toy for the kids. The same case went to Pokemon, because the original title in Japan is "Pocket Monster" and it means the same "Male's Crotch" slang. Get it?
I have tried a lot of the pocky flavors in the US, but there was a mint chocolate that was really good, if you are into mint chocolate. I only bought one box to try and I regret not buying more. Now I can't find it anywhere.
I live in the UK and I don't think I've seen this available. Unless I've just not been paying attention EDIT: Ah a similar product called Mikado is sold in the UK and indeed elsewhere in Europe, and is apparently a rebrand by the company that makes and sells them here. They're good tbf
didn't know pocky in my country more similar to US one than the Japan. REALLY wanna try more of japan flavours. was gifted sakura matcha, and im so angry that i cant eat it regularly.. i love pocky 😍
Pocky is so delicious! I can not believe that we don't have almond crush pocky here anymore. My two favorite pocky are Grape Pocky and Chocolate Mousse pocky. Men's pocky and Matcha pocky tie at third.
different melting point? different ingredients? different warehouse location, so temperatures might be different? different sellers so the stores temperatures might be different? someone handled them differently? your choice, the factors are unlimited
Never had Pocky before. The flavors must sound good. Might try one of them next time I go to the store. I also love the Naruto reference that George did.
I am Japanese There is also a limited-time Pocky As far as I know, apple flavor from Aomori Grape flavor from Shinshu What! Those Pockies are close to 20 cm and are 1 cm wide. By the way, I have never eaten it Because I didn't have enough money 🤭
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The scream when Joe bit the strawberry ones 🤣
😎
@@JoeAvella you absolute savage 😎
I'm kind of surprised George didn't introduce the region-limited big pockys. Also I once got a Valentine's day limited pocky in Japan where there's a QR code on the box and a handsome pocky man will talk sweet things to you. Classic Japan Marketing:D
Is there any video?? So intrigued 😆😆😆
地域限定の商品を試すときは気をつけて。
たまに、わざととても美味しくない商品を売っているときがあります。
そういうチャレンジ商品を買って、美味しくなかったと幻滅してほしくないんだ…。
One of the best things about going to Japanese markets is finding out what new import flavors of Pocky they have. I always pick up a box when there's a flavor I haven't seen before.
and kit kats
Or rybyyneiyddddgyyyy yddyyy just huh hydduuyy. Ddddddyyyy I’m not. Dddd. Yuuuuyyyyyyg or. Okay. Yuooohuu your ugly yuuuooy I ÿdon’t your. I I love. I don’t jah
My favorite is the yuzu orange pocky, I'll always buy it when I found it. Because it tastes like orange candy
😂 😂 😂🤣🤣🤢🤢🤮🤮
I want the Japanese guy to have his own exploring Japan food show. So charismatic.
LMAO, Pocky really found a way to make the same thing 40 different ways.
eating a block of Pocky? ..ngl that looked amazing.
a blocky of Pocky
The pok blok.
I mean, if I had a box like that, I'd be curious enough to give it a try
Good to see you two back 💜
A new poky item. "The pok blok" when they are all stuck together. 😁
Hello 👋 how are you doing Paula?
These replies are so demented 😭
@@TarTar-yf1jo r u ok ?? Why people demented huh ? Maybe u is
4:12 HAAAA the Halo health recovery sound xDDDD
This is what I've been waiting for!
If Joe was trying to prove a point by saying that people don’t just eat straight up croutons by themselves, that’s based on a lie. I definitely did a lot of that when I was younger and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it now
Pocky is so good I'm glad it gets a Food wars episode. But I'm sad Joe disrespected the Matcha ones. Totally agree on the cocoa ones but you gotta be careful around them even with body heat.
That was an opinion, not a disrespect. He doesn't like matcha. I love it.
@@GBsPlaceNet No, I was being disrespectful :)
Lol I'm with Joe on matcha. I've tried and everytime I'm disappointed
you know I'm really starting to wonder if matcha tasting like grass is genetic (like the cilantro soap gene) because I personally never understood the grass comparison
It's just an opinion
I don't like matcha as well bc it has a bitter aftertaste somehow remind me of grass
Joe. You monster ! 🤣😅 How could you do that to the pockys 😂😂 it's actually satisfying to break them apart 🤣
How is the Matcha green tea Exclusive to the US? That sounds crazy.
We have it in Japan too 🤔
We have it here in Canada as well.
I don’t think it is, it’s just a flavor you can find in the US but not exclusive
Have them in Australia as well.
But I also can find Pocky Matcha in my country (Indonesia).
6:04, 6:41, and 7:00: I'm your berry Pocky!
In Korea, the same candy is called peppero, and on November 11 they have "Peppero Day" for the same reason.
Peppero is a pocky knock-off.
Lotte ripped off Pocky in 1983. The maker, Glico launched Pocky in 1966. It is one of the notorious copycats in Korea.
I feel like I can get most of the Japan exclusive Pocky locally, like the melty winter cocoa is one of my favorites, but also Seattle has a giant Uwajimaya that tries to carry every Pocky possible so we're kind of lucky there!
I've seen one of those at store! And also happy Mother's Day, Food Insider!
Japanese pocky hands down are the best quality pocky. The US ones are similar to the rest of the world where it’s made in Thailand with inferior ingredients and taste horrible, not even real chocolate at all.
I've only ever had American pocky as a kid and automatically assumed it sucks. Good to know it's actually good in Japan.
@@nahor88 I used to eat the inferior quality pocky until I was in Japan where I bought all the different pocky I can find from donkihote and eat them along the trip, taste so different and good, and a box cost just a dollar there too. Now it’s only Japanese made one or rather not.
The us one are absolutely horrible & extremely unhealthy, did you even watch the whole video? when you see the ingredients comparison, the US ones uses too many Oils, jeez, what a way to develop a fast heart attack
No Thanks
I will take the Thai over the US any day any time
4:13 was that a halo reference?
Nice
2:24. Joe you savage, LOL
This episode was a ton of fun to watch ❤️ thanks for the amazing upload 🤜🤛
George can make anything so interesting 😂🙌
I've had the almond crush pocky, and it really is very delicious!
The cocoa powdery one is my favorite!!!
Eating a bunch of Pockys at once > one at a time.
Stop it!!!!
YEAH!!!
Oh man, Pocky. My first job out of college was at the ad agency that handled (US) Pocky’s social media! I didn’t work on the account, but my hand made an appearance in one of their Instagram photos 😂
We always had US Pocky, Pretz, and Pejoy in our snack closet. They sent us a big box of the Japanese ones once. I looooved those tiny Japanese Pocky sticks…
Y’all should talk about Calbee at some point. They have some interesting product differences between Japan and the US too!
The Almond Crunch Pocky is a favorite of mine and if not available, I go for the Cookies and Cream or good old fashioned Strawberry. The cocoa one is just OK in my book. Pretz pizza is okay, but like Joe said, it's got a weird taste to it. That being said, everytime I go to my local Tokyo Central or Daiso, I'm on the hunt for new flavors I haven't seen before. The banana is a pass. Not so good.
ALMOND CRUNCHY IS SO GOODDDD
My favorite Pocky is the almond crunch!
I remember when I first saw them I was like, "what in the world. There is no way anyone would want to eat that." So I tried it because why not. They are so good
I love George so much he genuinely is such a serotonin boost
I LOVE pocky. But then I developed a dairy allergy & can no longer eat them 😩😭.
If they just made a vegan one I’d definitely buy them.
I know the feeling I love them then I found out I have non celiac gluten sensitivity and leaky gut. That means no wheat and no chocolate.
If they make a GF white chocolate i would be ok cus I can have cocoa butter just no cocoa mass.
Here is hoping cheers🥂
They is plain ones basically pentrazl style instead. Called pretz.
My husband eats straight croutons. One of his favorite snacks. Gotta get him some of the pizza Pretz
Joe you are a heathen but I am with you eating them in a solid block! But you were still wrong in the Kitkat episode
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Whats heathen?
@5:23 we also have almond crush pocky sticks, I seen them at my deli.
Honestly this channel has come so far I just watched the whats burger review and it was so much different!
Was the scream at 3.46 for dramatic effect? It really didn't sound like it was put in in post but I am hoping it was
It’s funny that you mock the corn pretz but I actually love them! I have stomach problems and can’t eat corn usually but I can eat the corn flavored pretz because they’re not really corn, so they don’t upset my stomach. They’re so yummy! They remind me a lot of like corn pops or another sweet corn cereal from when I was a kid they have a similar flavor profile.
Joe: bites whole block of Pocky!
Us: objection! Hearsay!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
3:46 WAIT THAT SOUNDED TOO REAL
After Joe talked about the pizza one, an advert for pizza came on! Great timing!
Never tasted pocky, but it looks good. Nice episode of Food Wars.
Just want to point out I am one of those people that grab a few croutons and eat them. They are good right out of the bag.
That doesn't sound like a stretch to me although I find them too hard to eat like that. I'd much rather have them in a soup
character like Tokyo Gaul really fit with Pocky product... character like Datji design fit perfect I think....it's like multiply the cuteness and it's done...and people cannot question anymore.
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I’ve gotten the coconut ones that they said were a Japan exclusive here in the US! They are so delicious!!!!
PIZZA COMBOS !!!!HOW DO YOU NOT LIKE THOSE JOE? those are so good
4:12 Nice shield charge joke.
I got this in my recommended while I was eating Pocky xD
It’s 10pm and now I’m putting pants on to go get some pocky! You ruined my night 😂
wow just wow,Im so glad food insider is posting foody video's again. I thought that maybe the original cast had lost interest in their channel. Cool Pocky Video !
My favorite Japanese snack
Mine too
@@diaquallo they are the best
joe is that cool uncle at makes you laugh after you just got scolded by your parents
Joe's comments always funny 😂
Almond Crush is my favourite. I’m surprised George didn’t have the large variety fruit pack Pocky box, but I did get it in duty free, so maybe exclusive to them.
0:10 - Portion Sizes
2:37 - Exclusives
12:57 - Nutrition
14:27 - Ingredients
I like the strawberry and cookies and cream flavor!🤤
Would be cool to include UK, Japan and the US in one video
The way you ate the pocky sticks hurt my soul
Joe is such a TROLL HAHAHHAAH!
I realized a fun fact about Pocky:
In US, the name "Pocky" means "Male's Crotch" as a slang, so that's why they replaced the name with "Mikado", which is a name of a wood-made stick toy for the kids.
The same case went to Pokemon, because the original title in Japan is "Pocket Monster" and it means the same "Male's Crotch" slang.
Get it?
definitely the Cookies & Cream is my favorite and Mango being second, would wanna wanna try Japanese exclusive flavors if I ever get the chance
I have tried a lot of the pocky flavors in the US, but there was a mint chocolate that was really good, if you are into mint chocolate. I only bought one box to try and I regret not buying more. Now I can't find it anywhere.
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No matter what it is Japan is always on top of Packing!
I have a request!! It’s japan VS USA: chocolate edition. Also, you should do USA vs Australia
You should do 7-11 Japan vs US!
weird that mexico gets more flavor available in japan compared to the US
almond cush is found in most supermarkets here
Request: UK vs US Tim Hurtons
YESS
I'm with Joe on eating KitKat's... eat it like a sandwich.
I don't have to share if I eat it like that...
I was surprised that Pocky is also sold outsude of japan! I would like to try other countries!
It's been available in Europe for years
I live in the UK and I don't think I've seen this available. Unless I've just not been paying attention
EDIT: Ah a similar product called Mikado is sold in the UK and indeed elsewhere in Europe, and is apparently a rebrand by the company that makes and sells them here. They're good tbf
I love how on the Japanese side, he was counting in Japanese until 33 and then he started counting in English.
we have almond crush pocky in the US I buy it all the time!
Boom new video
Almond crush is my favorite.
That s awesome joe I ove pocket.
Wait, Almond Crush is Japan Exclusive? They have it at my local grocery store with US Labeling, and I have a bunch in my cabinet right now.
They are probably imported. I saw the blueberry and cherry Pocky, which are Japan exclusives, at stores in Canada.
the shadow clone jutsu.. epic
My favourite is the mango pocky. And the matcha one. Yum.
Request: CANADA Food wars series
In Indonesia, we have the freaking exclusive brown sugar and unicorn Pocky 😕
Good video 👌
didn't know pocky in my country more similar to US one than the Japan. REALLY wanna try more of japan flavours. was gifted sakura matcha, and im so angry that i cant eat it regularly.. i love pocky 😍
The pizza pretz are actually really nice
Pocky is so delicious! I can not believe that we don't have almond crush pocky here anymore. My two favorite pocky are Grape Pocky and Chocolate Mousse pocky. Men's pocky and Matcha pocky tie at third.
lol men's pocky??
@@JoeAvella Yes, its Dark Chocolate Pocky, but they call it "Men's Pocky." I guess due to the strong dark chocolate taste.
I recently got a sour cream and onion pretz at a nearby asian market, it was really good.
Pocky in Philippines hit def
Yo I ❤️ POCKY! They are very good for chocolate cravings and lower calories then candy bars and bread desserts. Haha Joe eating them like savage 🙏🏼😅
Denny's, Baskin Robbins maybe a good idea for a video
So Pocky is basically just mikado. Europe having their own version compared to everyone else
Good video
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You’re a menace to society eating Pockys like that 😂
When Joe said pizza combos aren’t that good I audibly gasped.
The pocky in the US is similar to what we have in indonesia
I wonder why some packets form a giant clump of Pocky’s but others don’t
different melting point?
different ingredients?
different warehouse location, so temperatures might be different?
different sellers so the stores temperatures might be different?
someone handled them differently?
your choice, the factors are unlimited
I went Pocky for all that Pocky! Pocky's so good!
Hello 👋
Never had Pocky before. The flavors must sound good. Might try one of them next time I go to the store. I also love the Naruto reference that George did.
It's like a biscuit stick dipped in Chocolate,Strawberry etc
On there very good is great food car ride snacks as well not messy come in more flavors basic like green tea etc.
I think I've seen these at Target but I didn't know what they were.
I am Japanese There is also a limited-time Pocky As far as I know, apple flavor from Aomori Grape flavor from Shinshu What! Those Pockies are close to 20 cm and are 1 cm wide. By the way, I have never eaten it Because I didn't have enough money 🤭
I love eating croutons, they are my favorite chip